How to become a respected ballet dancer | DW Documentary

In his village in Haryana, Pawan Kumar’s family wants him to get a job in a factory. But in his heart, he dreams of becoming something different, something “you don’t do as a man” - a ballet dancer. Making a living from ballet might seem unrealistic and gender norms discourage him from giving it his all. Internationally acclaimed choreographer Ashley Lobo invites Pawan to his studio in Mumbai to challenge Pawan’s idea of what being a ballet dancer really means. Can he really make it as a professional dancer? Through Ashley’s tests, he also gets to know the hurdles of the industry itself.

Find a job, have a family, make money – what if this is not your dream, but your parent’s idea and your community’s norms? To free yourself, go on a journey. With the help of your role model, you will find out: can you take charge of your own life and make your own choices? DW presents 'Choices: Dare to Dream'.

Episode 1: How to wrestle with gender norms and win - https://youtu.be/j3YBVc9dgMo
Episode 2: Body positivity and self-love - https://youtu.be/seggUWNVRh8
Episode 3: How to decide if you are a city dweller or ready for nature - https://youtu.be/UGAo334jrC8
Episode 4: How to know if egg freezing is right for you - https://youtu.be/IVHqDYh7JJo
Episode 5: How to become a respected ballet dance - https://youtu.be/sp0hEkN-_24

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovlAKbQVz6DXilG3Z8LQaPSUFni2WKAC

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